The Old Oak Tap
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 772-0406
- Cross Street:
- Hoyne Avenue
- Directions:
- Bus: 65 to Hoyne
- Hours:
- TueFri, Sun 11am-2am, Sat 11am-3am
Editorial Review for The Old Oak Tap – by Valerie Moloney
In Short
Wrought iron and old oak doors introduce the barn-like theme carried into the rest of this West Town tap. Reclaimed barn wood doubles as tables, while 22-foot ceilings draw eyes to dramatic wrought iron and stained glass chandeliers. Communal tables encourage patrons to linger with cocktails and enjoy sharable plates like yellowfin tuna tacos and house-made pretzels with Guinness mustard sauce for dipping. An upstairs party room, subtle in olive green, overlooks the first floor. But the prime real etate is outside: A 1,500-square-foot beer garden--complete with flowers--is a cheerful sight in this foliage-deprived neighborhood.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf you enjoy sitting at the bar, you'll marvel at the 30-foot river rock roll fashioned behind it.
User Reviews for The Old Oak Tap
09/28/2008 Posted by shruza
I just had my husband's birthday party here. We had 21 people and they accommodated us by seating us outside on their very large front patio. The atmosphere can't be beat both inside and out and the beer list is excellent -- especially if you like the craft and belgium beers. The food was very good for a bar and had something for everyone in our party all at a very low price -- $8-$12. They even had a grilled cheese sandwich with a shot of tomato bisque, so the menu had some thought put into it. My only negative thing to say is that around 9pm, the place was very crowded and there were at least 25 people smoking directly out in front of the patio in which it felt like we were doused with smoke. That and the late crowd wound up being extremely clubby and overdressed for the atmosphere. I guess it made great entertainment! Other than that, it was a great experience!
Pros: Atmosphere, beer selection, food (in that order)
Cons: The crowds gets too "clubby" after 10pm or so
